There are 5 ways to get from Gwynedd to Bristol by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 50m£164–236Drive 140.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gwynedd to Bristolcar 140.1 mi
3h 23m£35–51Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Gwynedd to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Ataxi
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 55m£219–273Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 28m£181–246Train via Llanbedr
- Take the train from Llanbedr to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 14m£169–246
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwynedd to Bristol is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gwynedd to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Gwynedd to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Gwynedd and Bristol is 205 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gwynedd to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £160 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Gwynedd to Bristol, including transfers.
Gwynedd to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Gwynedd to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwynedd to Bristol is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Gwynedd to Bristol.
There are 2557+ hotels available in Bristol.
What companies run services between Gwynedd, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a vehicle from Gwynedd to Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanbedr to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £190–240
Harlech Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7833 510 856
A 2 B Taxis Barmouth
- Phone
- +44 7876 612 125
Beaches Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7555 280 242
Blue Line Cabs Barmouth
- Phone
- +44 7585 855 243
595 Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7866 595 595
John's Taxis & Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1766 831 781
- Website
- johns-taxis.co.uk
Nev's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1766 762465
Castle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1766 522 695
My Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7583 049 299
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